What Is the Likely Impact of This Toxin on the Resting

question 12

Multiple Choice

What is the likely impact of this toxin on the resting potential of a neuron?

• A)The resting potential will require more energy to maintain.
• B)The resting potential will be more negative.
• C)It will destroy the ion gradients necessary for the resting potential.
• D)The resting potential will promote action potentials with a larger depolarization.

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Definitions:

Horizontal Gene Transfer

The movement of genetic material between unicellular and/or multicellular organisms other than through the vertical transmission from parent to offspring.

Rapid Evolution

The fast rate of genetic changes within populations or species, often in response to environmental stressors or changes.

Prokaryotes

Single-celled organisms without a nucleus, including bacteria and archaea, having DNA free in the cytoplasm.

Archaea

A domain of single-celled microorganisms that are genetically distinct from bacteria and eukaryotes, often found in extreme environments.